Verdict to be Delivered Next Week

The Supreme Court will announce its decision on the government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda next week. The judgement will be handed down on Wednesday shortly after 10am, determining the fate of the £140 million scheme.

Government Challenges Court of Appeal Decision

The ruling from the Supreme Court comes after the government appealed against a previous Court of Appeal ruling that deemed the policy unlawful. The government has been unable to carry out any deportation flights since the deal was signed in April 2022.

No Timeline for Deportation Flights

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has stated that it is "impossible" to provide a timeline for deportation flights until the court decision is made. The policy's implementation depends on the court's approval.

Illegal Migration a Priority for Prime Minister

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made tackling illegal migration one of his top five priorities. In a January speech, he expressed his desire to "stop the boats." Although the number of asylum seekers coming to the UK has decreased by around a fifth, there are still nearly 26,700 migrants seeking asylum.

Arguments Presented in Court

During the court hearing, Sir James Eadie KC, representing the Home Office, argued that the policy of removing people to a "less attractive" but safe country, such as Rwanda, is lawful. On the other hand, Raza Husain KC, representing several asylum seekers, criticized the UK's asylum system as "woefully deficient" and characterized it as unfair and arbitrary.